Atari and Firaxis have announced that Sid Meier's Pirates! has gone gold, and will be in stores November 22. For those unaware of what the game is all about: "you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty".